BrainSTEPS

In an effort to support the needs of students with both traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries, Pennsylvania’s Departments of Education and Health embarked on an initiative to provide schools with resources to do so seven years ago. Thus, BrainSTEPS was formulated in our state. Working with IU28’s team of specialists, the Apollo-Ridge Middle School will be able to formulate a plan to best meet their needs.

Our Middle School team is comprised of a wide variety of specialists including the school psychologist, guidance counselor, and school nurse to name a few. The overriding mission of the team is to assist affected students in their quest to re-enter and be successful in school following their injury or event.  The second syllable of the BrainSTEPS really says it all. The STEPS is an acronym for: Strategies Teaching Educators Parents and Students.  Services can be accessed via the guidance office at the middle school at (724) 478-6000 ext. 2000.